Around 7:30 p.m., OPP received a report of an assault at a residence on County Road 503.
The victim was transported to the local hospital by EMS for minor injuries.
The suspect has still not been located and is described as a 40-year-old white male, approximately six-foot-tall, with a beard.
He was last seen wearing a camouflage sweater, black joggers, a black hat, and carrying a black backpack.
Police do not have reason to believe there is a threat to the public’s safety. However, anyone who may encounter the suspect should not approach. Instead, call 9-1-1 as soon as possible.
A heavy police presence will continue in the area of County Road 503 near the Town of Gooderham, as OPP continue to search for the suspect, with assistance from the Haliburton Highlands Crime Unit, Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Canine (K9).
To protect the identity of the victim, certain details of this investigation will not be provided.
